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Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How Ace Handyman Services Capitalized on the 'Do It for Me' Economy to Jumpstart Its Growth

A well-timed acquisition helped the home repair business jump onto the Franchise 500 list for the first time.

Franchise

After 2 Failed Businesses, This Founder Saw the Value in Junk and Built a 260-Unit Franchise Fueled by Veterans

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling founder Jerry Flanagan built his massively successful franchise around the veteran experience in a two-fold strategy that appeals to customers and strengthens the franchise.

Business News

Business Idea of the Day: Interior House Painter

Homeowners are always looking for help to give their homes a makeover.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

#6 on the Franchise 500: Ace Hardware Is Fusing Online Sales With In-Person Service

The #6 company on our Franchise 500 list is still evolving after 95 years in business.

Franchise

Want to Build A Franchise Empire? Do It Brand By Brand.

Paul Flick wants to serve a homeowner's every need -- which is why his company Premium Service Brands is always expanding.

Technology

5 Ways IoT Can Shape the Future of Utilities at Home

Implementing IoT can have a significant impact on the way energy is used and managed which will in turn help to relieve the stress on energy demand

Business News

3 Must-Know Tips from Real Estate Insiders

Maximize your home sale with these tips.

Starting a Business

Five Things to Know For Starting Up in the Home Interiors Industry in India

Real Estate in India may be in a slump, but the people who buy houses like to do it up well.

Growing a Business

Forget Everything You've Read: Buying a House is NOT For Suckers

Some financial gurus say that a home is a liability, not an asset. But this landlord says they're wrong.

Science & Technology

This Gizmo Literally Lets You See Through Walls

Dreamed of x-ray vision? This startup has the answer -- sort of.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

With the Help of These Franchises, You Earn the Yard of the Year Award

If you're going to have a yard, you might as well make sure it's at least pretty to look at.

Lifestyle

This Startup Might Have The Blueprint For Your House

Building a home is easier now!

Growing a Business

Houzz Co-Founder Adi Tatarko Tells Us Why Bootstrapping Was the Best Thing for the Company

Tatarko initially launched her home design company with her husband as a side project. Now it is reportedly valued at more than $2 billion.

Franchise

This Franchise Knows Just How Cool (and Hot) It Is for a Woman to Own and Operate an HVAC Business

Mandy Solis considers herself lucky to have had a mentor who 'never treated me differently because I was young or a woman.'